ELECTION 2012: Assemblyman fails on claim to support schools in CNY

I believe the number and toxicity of political ads this fall has brought us to an all-time low. I have received no less than 10 negative and highly questionable fliers from Assemblyman Don Miller. In them, he maligns those who would seek compromise and twists facts regarding school funding for our children. He touts himself as a champion of schools and teachers. Really?

How do thousands of teacher layoffs, increased class sizes and loss of educational opportunities constitutes support? If Mr. Miller had taken the time to visit schools, he could have gathered the information necessary to assess the situation accurately. In a time when students, teachers and schools are held to increasingly high standards, I believe we should hold our elected officials to the same.

I will be voting for Al Stirpe. According to the interviews with The Post-Standard, Stirpe fought for schools and continued to build community support for educational and community programs before, during, and after he was in office, helping folks who need good work, healthy food and a solid education. I believe Stirpe demonstrates the kind of character and integrity we would want in an elected official.